The St Johns Water dog while it is extinct as a breed today, it was the dog that led to the creation of many of the most popular breeds of today. It is the ancestor of the modern Retrievers; including the Flat Coated Retriever, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, the Golden Retriever, and the Labrador Retriever. The St. John’s water Dog was also the founding breed of the large and gentle Newfoundland. I think we can say the spirit of the St Johns Water dog is alive an kicking. I know because I have a beautiful example of both the Golden and Labrador Retrievers in my Koko.
“You live and you learn, but if you never learn, at least you are still living.”
— Unknown
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